| One of the most frightening experiences for a parent | | | | The best GPS child tracking systems incorporate all of |
| is to lose sight of their child. No matter where this | | | | these features plus an SOS button that allows the |
| happens, in a crowded mall or at a 100 acre park, the | | | | child to instantly send a message for help to five |
| feeling of panic can be overwhelming. To avoid such | | | | different people. This feature could mean the |
| circumstances, GPS child tracking devices can be | | | | difference between life and death in serious situations. |
| used to locate missing children. These tracking devices | | | | Most GPS child tracking devices use the Internet to |
| come in several different types and not all are | | | | report the child's location and send out alerts via the |
| appropriate for use by parents. Some of the more high | | | | company's website. Messages can also be sent to |
| tech devices are better suited for use by law | | | | smart phones such as the Blackberry, iPhone, or |
| enforcement agencies. | | | | Windows Mobile phone. Some devices let parents |
| Before making a purchase it is wise to learn some | | | | track their children in 3D using Google Earth or |
| facts about the various GPS tracking systems that | | | | Microsoft Virtual Earth. Parents can set the tracking |
| are available and how they work. First of all, some | | | | devices to give updates as often as every fifteen |
| tracking devices work indoors and outdoors while | | | | seconds if desired. |
| others are restricted to outdoor use only. This is fine if | | | | The cost of child tracking devices vary depending on |
| a parent only wants to use it when the child is playing | | | | the features and services offered. Prices start at |
| outdoors, on a camping trip, or while visiting an | | | | around $150.00 and range to $600.00. The monthly |
| amusement park. If a parent chooses to invest in a | | | | fees for service also vary with $15.00 to $20.00 being |
| child tracking unit, it would be best to purchase one that | | | | the average. Devices with more advanced features |
| can be used for a variety of applications; both indoors | | | | can cost up to $69.00 a month, plus some systems |
| and outdoors. | | | | charge a one time setup fee. The sense of security |
| Another model that is available is perfect for tracking | | | | that comes from having a GPS child tracking device |
| teens. It is used to locate the teen and the car he or | | | | far outweighs the cost. |
| she is driving. Install this device in the family car, | | | | It is sad to think that children are not safe in their own |
| covertly if desired, and it will give location and speed | | | | backyards, but such is the state of the world today. |
| information. Real time alerts are available on some | | | | Parents should take the necessary measures to keep |
| models. This way the parent can tell if the child is | | | | their children safe whether at home, school, or away |
| walking or in a vehicle, exactly where the teen is | | | | on vacation. Hopefully this information on GPS tracking |
| located and can receive speed alerts to let them | | | | for kids will assist parents in selecting the model that |
| know how fast the child is driving. | | | | best suits their needs. |